HB 5004 An Act Concerning The Implementation Of Certain Climate Change Measures

Summary of Substitute Bill No. 5004

This bill is about implementing measures to address climate change in the state of Connecticut. It declares a climate crisis and emphasizes the need to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and increase community resilience to climate change impacts. The bill includes initiatives such as assessing the future of natural gas use, providing incentives for environmentally sustainable practices, and promoting the installation of energy-efficient systems.

Here are some key points from the bill:

• Section 1: Declares a climate crisis and the need for urgent action.
• Section 2: Initiates a review of natural gas use and recommends legislative changes.
• Section 3: Gives preference to applications that promote environmentally sustainable practices.
• Section 4: Identifies business fees for waivers for environmentally sustainable businesses.
• Section 5: Requires reports on investments in climate change mitigation.
• Section 6: Recommends amendments for the installation of energy-efficient systems.
• Section 7: Develops a plan for installing heat pumps for residential heating systems.
• Section 8: Develops a model policy for environmentally sustainable purchasing by municipalities.
• Section 9: Authorizes expense reimbursement for local capital improvement projects, with a focus on sustainability.